Balcone del Selleries
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,028 ft
- climb
- 7,371 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Balcone del Selleries is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Piedmont, Italy, inside Parco Naturale Orsiera-Rocciavrè. It runs between about 6,860 ft and 7,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Fenestrelle, about 3.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta della Gavia, Monte Orsiera punta sud and Monte Orsiera punta nord. For camping, Camping Serre Marie and Campeggio Pian dell'Alpe are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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